Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

6 Jan 2019

Saudi government, private sectors intensify Umrah efforts

JEDDAH: More than 2 million pilgrims have arrived in Makkah to perform Umrah and visit the Grand Mosque. According to the weekly Umrah Index, 2,555,201 Umrah visas were issued until Jan. 5, 2019 and a total of 2,183,031 pilgrims visited Saudi Arabia. Government and private sector entities in Makkah are providing first-class services to the worshippers under the supervision of

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6 Jan 2019

Hajj Expenses to Increase to Rs. 420,000 This Year

Hajj expenses are expected to increase up to PKR 420,000 in 2019 on government scheme.The increase in Hajj expenses is rooted in increased taxation by the Saudi government and a depreciation in the rupee devaluation against the US dollar

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